Ciencia de la construcción

Simplifying the Complicated Process of Wind Design for Roof Systems

With the latest version of ASCE 7, Minimum Design Loads For Buildings and Other Structures, wind design for roof systems has become much more challenging for roof system designers and roofing contractors. This paper explores the similarities and differences between the three relevant versions of ASCE 7 and the roofing industry-developed methods to determine loads. It also provides insights regarding the application of the traditional Factor of Safety in various design methods, as well as design enhancements for improved long-term performance.Read the full paper here: Simplifying the Complicated Process of Wind Design for Roof Systems.

Pruebas físicas de la resistencia al viento de los sistemas de techo termoplástico reacondicionado sobre sistemas de paneles metálicos

El levantamiento por el viento es una inquietud primordial al instalar un sistema de techo termoplástico reacondicionado (RSPRS) sobre un techo de paneles metálicos estructurales. Se realizaron las pruebas físicas ASTM E 1592 en tres ensamblajes de techos de prueba, a fin de determinar la resistencia al levantamiento por viento de un RSPRS instalado sobre sistemas de techos de paneles metálicos estructurales existentes fijados directamente en correas. This paper presents the findings and conclusions of that analysis.Read the full paper Physical Testing for Wind Resistance of Retrofit Single-Ply Roof Systems Over Structural Metal Panel Roof Systems.View more white papers from GAF on our Architect & Specifier Education Resource Page.

GAF y la comunidad de diseño: un puente para la comunidad de diseñadores

Vientos y códigos dominantes: un resumen de los cambios ASCE 7-22 en relación a los techos